Cookie Policy

 

Last updated: October 2024

 

This policy aims to inform you clearly and transparently about the use of cookies and other trackers implemented by KINVENT Biomécanique (hereinafter “KINVENT”, “we”, “our”, “us”) on this website (hereinafter the “Site“).
If you have any questions about the cookies and other trackers used on the Site, we invite you to:

  • Send an email to our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at dpo@kinvent.com; or
  • Write to KINVENT BIOMÉCANIQUE – 6 rue de Pommessargues, 34170 Montpellier (France).

 

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies and other trackers (hereinafter “Cookies”) are technologies that store or retrieve information related to your browser or device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.). Cookies are generally used by websites, emails, software, or mobile applications.
Cookies do not allow us to identify you personally, but they do allow the identification of the device used. As such, Cookies only collect information related to your browsing, specifically to recognize your device later, improve your browsing experience, save your preferences, or tailor the services offered on the Sites.
At any time, you can refuse the placement of Cookies on the Site:

  • Either via the consent management platform displayed on the Site during your first visit and available at any time from this policy (refer to section 2);
  • Or by configuring your browser following the instructions below (refer to section 4).

Please also refer to our privacy policy, which complements this cookie policy, as personal data may be collected via Cookies.

 

WHAT CATEGORIES OF COOKIES ARE USED ON THE SITE?

The categories of Cookies used on the Site are as follows:

  1. Technical Cookies: These are necessary for the proper functioning of the Site (protecting the Site, facilitating your browsing, displaying the pages of the Site, etc.). These Cookies cannot be refused via the consent management platform, but you can disable them by configuring your browser as indicated in section 4 of this cookie policy, though this may prevent you from benefiting from all the features of the Site.
  2. Analytical Cookies (or audience measurement Cookies): These are used to improve the Site by collecting information about how you use it. This information is stored in aggregate form or as generalized statistics.
  3. Functional Cookies (including social network Cookies): These are used to enhance the Site’s functionalities, enable content personalization, and allow you to interact with the social modules on the Site and share content.
  4. Advertising Cookies: These are used to allow the placement of advertisements, including by our advertising partners, to measure their effectiveness, and to tailor their content according to your browsing habits and profile. KINVENT may also display advertisements to you on other websites to promote services, products, or events that may interest you.

HOW TO CHOOSE AND MODIFY COOKIE SETTINGS?

To obtain your consent for the use and storage of Cookies and to properly document your choices, we use a consent management platform called CookieYes, provided by Web Toffee.

When you access the Site, a connection is established with the consent management platform’s server, allowing us to obtain your consent for the use and storage of the Cookies that require it. The consent management platform then stores a Cookie in your browser to activate only the Cookies to which you have consented and to properly document it. The processed data is stored until the predefined storage period expires or until you request the deletion of the data. Some mandatory legal retention periods may apply, regardless of the above.

Our Site and the consent management platform automatically collect and store information in server log files that your browser transmits to us automatically. The data collected includes:

  • Your Cookie preferences (consent status, withdrawal of consent, etc.);
  • Your IP address with privacy measures;
  • Information about your browser and device;
  • The date and time of your navigation on the Site;
  • The URL of the webpage where you recorded or updated your consent preferences;
  • The approximate location of the user who recorded their consent preferences;

 

  • The user’s unique universal identifier (UUID) who clicked on the consent management platform.

By using the consent management platform available [here], you can access the full list of Cookies used on the Site and choose to accept or refuse them. You can consent to the use of Cookies based on their categories or choose from the full list of Cookies used on the Site, except for technical Cookies, which do not require your consent. The list of Cookies used on the Site is updated regularly.

 

WHICH THIRD-PARTY COMPANIES PLACE COOKIES ON THE SITE?

As mentioned above, the Site uses Cookies from third-party companies.
In this context, KINVENT acts as a joint controller for the collection and transmission of data to these third parties, but only to the extent technically necessary. Beyond the collection and technical transmission, KINVENT has no control over third-party Cookies. In particular, KINVENT is in no way responsible for the sharing of publications, comments, or any other processing activities carried out by these third parties.
Therefore, we recommend that you review the personal data and Cookie policies provided by these third parties on their websites before accepting the placement of the relevant Cookies.

 

HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR BROWSER TO REFUSE THE PLACEMENT OF COOKIES?

Browser settings: Most browsers accept Cookies by default. However, you can configure your browser so that Cookies cannot be placed on your device.
You can also configure your browser to notify you each time a Cookie request is made, refuse all Cookies, or allow only certain categories of Cookies. If you refuse Cookies, you can still use the Site, though you may not be able to benefit from all its features.

Depending on the browser you use, follow the instructions available on the websites listed below:

  • Safari Browser
  • Google Chrome Browser
  • Microsoft Edge Browser
  • Firefox Browser

Mobile device settings: If you use a mobile device, you can also manage personalized advertisements on your device by adjusting the settings provided by the device manufacturer or operating system provider:

 

  • Manage settings on iOS devices
  • Manage settings on Android devices

 

Other preference management tools: For more information on Cookies, to see the Cookies placed on your device, and to manage your preferences, you can also use www.youronlinechoices.eu.

To opt out of tracking by Google Analytics on all websites you visit, please visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.